Big Bash League Betting Guide: Odds, Tips & Prediction (2021)

Big Bash League: An Overview

Established in 2011, the Big Bash League is the domestic T20 cricket league of Australia. A brainchild of Cricket Australia, the tournament is quite similar to domestic cricket leagues in other countries, such as the Indian Premier League.

Also commonly referred to as BBL or Big Bash, the league is hosted during the summer months of December, January, and February across different cities of Australia every year.

Betting Odds for BBL 2021

As the tournament kicks off its second decade on a high note, Big Bash League betting is set to become even more exciting with the country emerging victorious in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup.

We have compiled the lastest outright odds for the league from the top bookmakers and listed it them below for easy reference.

* Odds true as of 21/01/2022 at 1209 Hours I.S.T

Big Bash League Match Winner Odds

BBL Betting Tips 2021

While every bettor tends to look out for the best tips, we understand that all of us have different preferences and risk appetites. So, we have listed down some of the most important yet general BBL tips that will help you while placing bets:

1. Check BBL Promotions and Bonuses Well in Advance

It is important that you zero down on the bookmakers who provide the best promotions and offers for Big Bash League betting well before the match begins. A last-minute decision might lead you to missing out on valuable offers and bonuses.

2. Study Past Records

Needless to say, past records are extremely important for identifying betting opportunities that can help you win. Past data can give you an idea of how your team performs against a certain opponent, and provides information about each team's strengths and weaknesses, which you can then use to place smart, informed bets.

3. Keep Track of the Latest Team Updates

Domestic T20 leagues run in parallel with other bilateral series and international cricket tournaments, so players might have to skip BBL matches owing to their national team commitments.

Another reason to remain updated with the latest news is to find out if there are any injuries or last-minute squad changes, all of which are key in putting together your betting strategy.

BBL Predictions for Season 11

The Big Bash League draws some of the best players from Australia and other countries. A highly fast-paced and dynamic tournament, the winner often snatches victory by a very thin margin.

In its ten seasons up to now, the tournament has already seen six different winners, making it quite difficult to pin down a potential winner even before a single match is played.

However, based on the previous data and squad performances, Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers are the clear contenders for the finals. Our bet is on Perth Scorchers winning the trophy.

Teams in the League

The league features eight teams representing six different cities. The interesting part about the Big Bash League is that there is no team that dominates every season, and six out of the eight teams have already won the title since the tournament's inception.

1. Melbourne Renegades

Home stadium: Bellerive Oval, Hobbart
Won championship in: 2018-19
Coach: David Saker
Captain: Nic Maddinson

Team
Nic Maddinson, Cameron Boyce, Zak Evans, Unmukt Chand, Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Mackenzie Harvey, Zahir Khan, Marcus Harris, Josh Lalor, Mohammad Nabi, Shaun Marsh, James Pattinson, Mitch Perry, Jack Prestwidge, Will Sutherland, Kane Richardson, Reece Topley

2. Hobart Hurricanes

Home stadium: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Won championship in: –
Coach: Adam Griffith
Captain: Matthew Wade

Team
Matthew Wade, Scott Boland, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Harry Brook, Peter Handscomb, Caleb Jewell, Sandeep Lamichhane, Josh Kann, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Joel Paris, Mitch Owen, Wil Parker, D'Arcy Short, Mac Wright

3. Perth Scorchers

Home stadium: W.A.C.A Ground, Perth
Won championship in: 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17
Coach: Adam Voges
Captain: Mitchell Marsh

Team
Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Behrendorff, Aaron Hardie, Peter Hatzoglou, Josh Inglis, Matt Kelly, Lance Morris, Colin Munro, Kurtis Patterson, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye

4. Adelaide Strikers

Home stadium: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Won championship in: 2017-18
Coach: Jason Gillespie
Captain: Travis Head

Team
Travis Head, Wes Agar, Fawad Ahmed, Alex Carey, George Garton, Ryan Gibson, Spencer Johnson, Rashid Khan, Liam O'Connor, Matt Renshaw, Harry Nielsen, Liam Scott, Matthew Short, Jake Weatherald, Peter Siddle, Jonathan Wells, Daniel Worrall

5. Sydney Thunder

Home stadium: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Won championship in: 2015-16
Coach: Trevor Bayliss
Captain: Usman Khawaja,

Team
Usman Khawaja, Sam Billings, Jonathan Cook, Ollie Davies, Ben Cutting, Brendan Doggett, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Matt Gilkes, Baxter Holt, Saqib Mahmood, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Tremain

6. Melbourne Stars

Home stadium: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Won championship in: –
Coach: David Hussey
Captain: Glenn Maxwell

Team
Glenn Maxwell, Qais Ahmad, Joe Burns, Joe Clarke, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Elliott, Seb Gotch, Clint Hinchliffe, Liam Hatcher, Nick Larkin, Sam Rainbird, Tom O'Connell, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Beau Webster

7. Sydney Sixers

Home stadium: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Won championship in: 2011-12, 2019-20, 2020-21
Coach: Greg Shipperd
Captain: Moises Henriques

Team
Moises Henriques, Sean Abbott, Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian, Jackson Bird, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Nathan Lyon, Mickey Edwards, Ben Manenti, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Stephen O'Keefe, Jordan Silk, James Vince

8. Brisbane Heat

Home stadium: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane
Won championship in: 2012-13
Coach: Darren Lehmann
Captain: Chris Lynn

Team
Chris Lynn, Tom Abell, Tom Banton, James Bazley, Max Bryant, Xavier Bartlett, Tom Cooper, Ben Duckett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Sam Heazlett, Marnus Labuschagne, Michael Neser, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Jimmy Peirson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Matthew Willans, Jack Wildermuth

Key Dates

The Big Bash League 2021-22 (Season 11) is scheduled to be played between 5th December 2021 and 28th January 2022.

The first match will be held between the three-time champions Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars on 5th December, 2021.

Below, we have listed the key dates of different legs of the tournament. Make sure you keep track of them to make the most of Big Bash League betting!

You can check the full schedule of BBL matches by clicking this link which will direct you to their official page.

Structure of the League

The league previously followed a group stage structure that involved eight groups having four matches each. The group stage structure was scrapped after the 2017-18 season, with BBL now having a round-robin format followed by knockouts and finals.

The round-robin structure is the preferred choice among most cricket associations for the T20 series, as it provides a fair opportunity to all teams by having them face each opponent at least twice during the tournament.

Thus, in the new format, there are a total of 56 matches at the beginning where each team plays seven matches followed by the eliminator, qualifier, knockout, challenger and finally, the final match.

Here is a simplified table to explain how the matches play out after all the teams play their first seven matches, i.e., after the first 56 matches.

Points System and Other Special Features

The teams get three points for every win, and two in case there is no result. There is also a bonus structure called the ‘Bash Boost’ that is awarded during the middle of the match. If the chasing team has a higher score than the bowling team’s 10-overs score, they receive one ‘Bash Boost’ point.

The bonus points system, along with the ‘Power Surge’ and ‘X-factor Player’ feature, were introduced to the league in the last season and are meant to serve as a tool to make the game more aggressive and competitive.

Power Surge is similar to power-play and can be implemented by the batting side at any time after the 10th over. It is a two-over period during which the bowling side can place only two fielders outside the inner fielding circle.

X-factor Player allows the teams to replace their batsman (the batsman should not have batted) or bowler (the bowler should not have bowled more than one over), with an extra player named in their team sheet after the 10th over.

History of Big Bash League

The Big Bash League was not the first domestic cricket league in Australia, but in fact, replaced the erstwhile Twenty20 Big Bash. The previous version of Big Bash saw the participation of only six teams which represented six different states of the country.

Even though cricket has been an extremely popular sport in Australia for a while now, the Big Bash League has significantly helped the domestic players by giving them an opportunity to showcase their talent by playing alongside national team players.

Despite several international T20 leagues that already have already drawn huge audiences, the BBL has proved to be a massive success in the country and also enjoys a notable viewership from across the borders.

Past Winners

The Big Bash League has witnessed six different winners in its ten seasons up to now. Here is a complete list of the past winners:

Key Stats for BBL 2021

Stats and previous records always help in placing value bets. Here are some key stats which can help you make more informed decisions during Big Bash League betting:

1. The highest score in BBL is 232 runs. It was scored by Sydney Thunder against Sydney Sixers in the match held on 22nd January 2021. Sydney Thunder batted first and won the match.
2. The lowest score in BBL is 68 runs. In the match held on 15th January 2021 between Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers, the Stars had set a target of 180 runs. The Strikers could not chase the target and were all out for 68 runs.
3. The largest victory margin in BBL was achieved by Sydney Sixers when they defeated Melbourne Renegades by 145 runs in the ninth season.
4. Perth Scorchers has reached the finals the maximum number of times – six.
5. In the existing list of players, Sean Abbott has taken the highest number of wickets in BBL – 80.

Big Bash League Betting FAQs

Where will the first BBL match be held?

The first BBL match will be played between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars on 5th December 2021 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.

Which are the best betting sites for Big Bash League betting?

We have already mentioned the top five betting sites for BBL in our top table. However, if we were to narrow down our list to three, it would be 10CRIC, bet365, and Parimatch.

Is it Big Bash League or KFC Big Bash League?

The fast-food joint, KFC, has been the name sponsor of the Big Bash League since its inception. Therefore, the league is referred to as KFC Big Bash League in the media. However, in essence, both are one and the same.

How much money does the winning team get?

The team winning the finals of the Big Bash League is awarded 450,000 Australian dollars.

At what time do the BBL matches start?

The BBL matches generally begin at 07:15 PM in Australia (01:45 PM IST).

CricketBettingAdvice Final Say

The Big Bash League is all about exciting cricket, and is considered the second-best domestic T20 league after the IPL. The matches are highly entertaining and present tons of betting opportunities for punters looking to have some fun.

However, as always, we recommend that you look for value over everything else while placing bets. Be safe, bet safe!

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